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Euros present major opportunity for Northern Ireland, says Honeyford, following bid confirmation
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA says hosting Euro 2028 matches will bring social and economic benefits, and calls for an immediate start to the Casement Park redevelopment in Belfast. He also urges the DUP to end its boycott so the Executive can be restored.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: UEFA confirmation of Euro 2028 host nations Original release: Euros present major opportunity for Northern Ireland, says Honeyford, following bid confirmation (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Euro 2028 huge opportunity for North
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty says the successful Ireland-Britain bid to host Euro 2028 offers Northern Ireland and the island a major chance to showcase itself. He calls for talks to begin immediately on financing the Casement Park redevelopment so work can start without delay.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: UEFA confirmation of Euro 2028 host nations Original release: McNulty: Euro 2028 huge opportunity for North (opens in a new tab)
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Disappointing to see Translink's late-night Christmas service cancelled, says Murray
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Micky Murray says he is disappointed Translink has cancelled late-night Christmas services and argues the lack of late transport after 11pm is holding back Belfast's night-time economy. He is asking the council's growth committee to press Translink to restore the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink cancellation of late-night Christmas services in Belfast Original release: Disappointing to see Translink's late-night Christmas service cancelled, says Murray (opens in a new tab)
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‘Tackling Violence against Women and Girls strategy must be a priority’ – Michelle O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill says the plan to end violence against women and girls should be advanced urgently, welcomes the first‑year action plan, and urges full funding and swift implementation.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Year 1 Action plan for Ending Violence against Women and Girls Original release: ‘Tackling Violence against Women and Girls strategy must be a priority’ – Michelle O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn welcomes launch of Belfast Tree Strategy
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn welcomes the launch of the Belfast Tree Strategy, saying it is the first such plan by a Northern Ireland council and gives a framework for expanding tree cover. He calls for adequate resources for it and for related initiatives such as a one million trees…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast Tree Strategy launch Original release: Cllr Flynn welcomes launch of Belfast Tree Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Community transport must be protected’ – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan says community transport is a vital service that must be protected, marking 25 years of rural community transport. He claims cuts to public services threaten it and calls for the Assembly to be restored now.
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: ‘Community transport must be protected’ – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Hosting Euro 2028 provides a real opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for Irish sport – Chris Andrews TD
Sinn Féin's sport spokesperson Chris Andrews TD welcomes reports that Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales will co-host Euro 2028, arguing it should leave a lasting legacy for Irish football, the League of Ireland and cross-border cooperation. He says Belfast's Casement Park redevelopment must…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Euro 2028 co-hosting by Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales Original release: Hosting Euro 2028 provides a real opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for Irish sport – Chris Andrews TD (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Alternative Budget 2024 – Investing in Housing, Health and Climate Action
Sinn Féin launches its Budget 2024 proposals, including 21,000 social and affordable homes, a one-month rent rebate, a three-year rent increase ban, income tax cuts for those earning under €100,000 and a €6.8 billion package. Party President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the budget would invest in…
Public finance and taxation Housing Issue: Sinn Féin Alternative Budget 2024 proposals launch Original release: Sinn Féin Alternative Budget 2024 – Investing in Housing, Health and Climate Action (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne – Euro 2028 is good but no blank cheques
North Down MLA Stephen Dunne says the DUP backs the joint Euro 2028 bid but will oppose any extra public money for the GAA’s Casement Park shortfall, urging the government to fund schools and health infrastructure instead.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Funding request for Casement Park stadium Original release: Dunne – Euro 2028 is good but no blank cheques (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong congratulates Community Transport on 25 years of service across NI
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA congratulates Community Transport on 25 years of providing affordable, accessible transport across Northern Ireland, recalling her earlier work with local community transport groups and the role minibuses play for people with limited mobility.
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Original release: Armstrong congratulates Community Transport on 25 years of service across NI (opens in a new tab)
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Casement redevelopment needs to proceed immediately, says Honeyford, after Euros bid news
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for the Casement Park redevelopment to proceed immediately after Turkey's withdrawal left the UK and Ireland as sole Euro 2028 bidders. He urges the Communities and Finance departments to fund it, with a GAA contribution, and asks the DUP to…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Euro 2028 co-hosting by Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales Original release: Casement redevelopment needs to proceed immediately, says Honeyford, after Euros bid news (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better, says Blair
Alliance's agriculture and environment spokesperson, South Antrim MLA John Blair, says policies behind the Lough Neagh blue-green algal blooms must be reviewed without exemptions, after visiting the shore with the Lough Neagh Partnership. He also calls for a coordinated effort to prevent similar…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algal bloom crisis Original release: Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie says she is delighted her motion for a clean indoor air strategy across Belfast City Council buildings has passed. It also asks the Council to draft and promote guidance on clean indoor air at events it supports.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council clean indoor air motion passed unanimously Original release: Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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It's time to put an end to problematic pavement parking- Cllr Tara Brooks
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Tara Brooks says she is shocked by rising problematic pavement parking across Belfast and calls on the Department for Infrastructure and the PSNI to crack down on it. She says she has submitted a motion to Belfast City Council and that the council alone cannot…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: It's time to put an end to problematic pavement parking- Cllr Tara Brooks (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes update on A5 upgrade
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes a Department of Infrastructure update indicating work on the first A5 Western Transport Corridor phase could start next year, and urges those who opposed the scheme to stand aside.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department of Infrastructure A5 Western Transport Corridor update Original release: McCrossan welcomes update on A5 upgrade (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Casement Park must be ready for Euro 2028
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty says construction at Casement Park must begin as soon as possible so the stadium is ready for Euro 2028, after Turkey withdrew from bidding and left Britain and Ireland as sole contenders.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Euro 2028 co-hosting by Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales Original release: McNulty: Casement Park must be ready for Euro 2028 (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes delivery of A5 report by December 2023
Sinn Féin's Órfhlaith Begley says she expects work on the A5 to restart next spring after the Public Inquiry report is due by year-end 2023. She says she will meet departmental officials to ensure contractors are ready, and calls the road a key priority that must proceed without delay.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Public Inquiry report and findings publication timing Original release: Begley welcomes delivery of A5 report by December 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Free period products must be delivered
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter says free period products should reach people across the North after a Menstruation Matters event at Stormont. She calls for the period products legislation to be kept intact and implemented in schools, colleges and public buildings.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Stormont Menstruation Matters event on period products legislation Original release: Hunter: Free period products must be delivered (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie meets with Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland as local government funding is due to stop
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says he met Women's Aid Federation NI over its loss of core Department of Health funding from 30 September, and calls for a return to government to secure funding for domestic abuse support organisations.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Department of Health Women's Aid Federation funding ending Original release: Doug Beattie meets with Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland as local government funding is due to stop (opens in a new tab)
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There can be no tolerance for hate crime – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says hate crime is unacceptable after a Detail report showed race hate crimes rising across the north and more than doubling in South Belfast. She urges victims to report incidents to the PSNI and pledges continued engagement with minority ethnic groups.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Detail report on rising race hate crime in Northern Ireland Original release: There can be no tolerance for hate crime – Hargey (opens in a new tab)